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1 Richmond Close, Torquay, TQ1 2PW

UPRN:100040554111Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: D (57)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T03:39:57.634335+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:17:53.314297+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
1 Richmond Close, Torquay, TQ1 2PW

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
6 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£720,000
£684k - £756kHigh
Estimate
£720k
Range
£684k – £756k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,250
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,250
Yield
3.75%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Richmond Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 53/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (27/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
68/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
53/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
27/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 43Bike 20
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£720,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,250
Gross Yield3.75%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.8%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0TQ1 2PW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • AT/2026/0300
    G1 Sycamore group, within tree belt adjacent to cafe. Running between Red Maple and finished around the Spruce. Sycamores to be re - pollared to approx a finished height of around 6m from ground level. pre pruning dimensions: h. 12m average w. 4-5m post pruning dimensions: h. 6m average w. 4-5m
    Pending
  • AT/2026/0278
    T1 Apple: 1-1.5m reduction retaining the structural framework of the tree, whilst creating a symmetric crown shape. The centre of the crown to be opened up by thinning secondary and tertiary limbs to promote fruit production. The heavily leaning Apple tree has a large cavity at the base with extensive decay. These reduction and thinning works will decrease the weight, sail and promote the long term vitality and amenity value of the tree.
    Pending
  • P/2026/0609
    Removal of existing lean-to side extensions and rear conservatory. Infill rear extension and installation of new roof, including internal alterations.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership66%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
6 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,963
Population Density-
Owner Occupied85%
Age Distribution
0-15 7%16-64 46%65+ 47%

Schools Nearby

  • Ilsham Church of England Academy
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Warberry CofE Academy
    1.0 mi
    Good
  • All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School
    1.0 mi
    Good
  • The Spires College
    1.4 mi
    Good

4 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 8 Richmond Close
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    £730k
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  • 6 Richmond Close
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    £730k
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  • 8 Richmond Close
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    £465k
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  • 4 Richmond Close
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    £560k
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